Category Archives: Active Living
Engaging in regular physical activity is one of the most important things that people of all ages can do to improve their health.
Yoga for Healthy Aging
Yoga for Healthy Aging Whitefish Community Center offers a free yoga program for people in the community. Yoga for Healthy Aging is an ongoing program every Tuesday at 9:30 am. This program is a gentle, slow-paced yoga practice that aims to improve breathing, balance, strength, and flexibility. Yoga is a great way to stay fit and can be exceptionally beneficial […]
Continue readingGirls on the Run Father’s Day 5k
Girls on the Run of Montana is hosting its 3rd annual 5k The event will take place in Belgrade Montana at the River Rock Community Center Father’s day Weekend, June 20, 2015 The event is open for people of all ages and ability levels Register here! Girls on the Run is a Nationwide non-profit dedicated […]
Continue readingScobey Active Living Project
About Scobey: Scobey is located in northeastern Montana, 14 miles from the Canadian border. It is the county seat of Daniels County which, according to the 2000 census, has a population 2,017, with 1,082 residing in Scobey. Agriculture is the largest industry which consists of mainly grain and cattle. Daniels County NAPA Mission Statement: To […]
Continue readingMOVE Missoula
MOVE Missoula is a long-term community based initiative led by the Missoula City-County Health Department. The initiative uses population based strategies to improve health and wellness by increasing daily physical activity. MOVE Missoula created MOVE Minutes. MOVE Minutes explain how much physical activity adults and children need every day to maintain a healthy lifestyle. […]
Continue readingProfile of the Week: Mineral Community Hospital Disc Golf Course
This past year the Mineral Community Hospital Foundation partnered with Superior High school to design and install a disc golf course on the hospital campus. The goal of this project was to offer Mineral County residents a unique recreation venue to engage with family and friends. The disc golf course project began in the […]
Continue readingFreedom Gardens
Freedom Gardens is a non-profit organization, working to develop a food production and education center in the heart of urban Missoula, MT. Our goal is to demonstrate innovative, climate-adaptive agriculture, while providing low-income families with freshly harvested, locally grown produce and nutrient dense value-added products. Freedom Gardens is developing an innovative, climate-adaptive agricultural model that will serve concurrently as production and […]
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Get involved this summer through our various volunteer workdays. Connect with community member and farmer friends while having fun in the sun! The Community Food and Agriculture Coalition, CFAC works to strengthen Missoula County’s food system. We aim to achieve this through promoting sustainable agriculture, building regional self-reliance, assuring that all have equal access to […]
Continue readingEat Right Montana
Eat Right Montana promotes healthy nutrition, physical activity choices, and behavior to improve the well being of all Montanans. The Eat Right Montana (ERM) Coalition is a diverse group of individuals and organizations who have come together with the common goal of providing consistent, science-based nutrition and physical activity messages to all Montanans. Since […]
Continue readingFoy’s to Blacktail Trails
A popular community trail system just 10 minutes from downtown Kalispell. Contains miles of beautiful forested trails suitable for all ages and nearly all abilities, from families with small children and seniors to serious athletes. The Foy’s to Blacktail Trails at Herron Park, just 10 minutes from downtown Kalispell, provide hikers, runners, cyclists and […]
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4-Health 4-Health is parent education program for healthy lifestyle promotion created by Montana State University Extension. The 10 session program focuses on enhancing food and nutrition behaviors, increasing physical activity, promoting positive body image, and parenting and family communication skills related to healthy living. The 4-Health Program is aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles among Montana […]
Continue readingMissouri Headwaters Trail System
In 1996 the mayor of Three Forks, Gene Townsend, received his first grant from Fish, Wildlife, and Parks to begin creating a recreational trail around the Three Forks area. With the beginning grant and a 20% match from Luzenac, a local talc company, Townsend along with a local contractor began what has now become […]
Continue readingBike/Walk Alliance for Missoula (BWAM)
Bike/Walk Alliance Missoula (BWAM) is a non-profit, member-driven organization created to improve the safety, health and enjoyment of the Five Valley area by promoting and enhancing bicycling and walking for everyday transportation and recreation. Their goal is to make Missoula one of the best cities in North America for bicycling and walking. BWAM is […]
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